Episode

Emma | Grady’s Neonatal Stroke Journey

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Dear NICU Mama
Published
May 13, 2026
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3574
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Summary

In this week’s podcast episode, Emma shares the story of her son Grady’s unexpected NICU journey after experiencing a rare neonatal stroke at birth. What began as a healthy, full-term pregnancy quickly turned into a series of medical emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, an emergency transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital, and the discovery of multiple blood clots in Grady’s brain. Emma vulnerably reflects on the fear, uncertainty, and trauma of navigating the NICU as a f...